What's a scrapbooker to do when she can't scrapbook?

She finds other ways to be creative! I made these two pillows. The green one with a bird on a limb with leaves, took me a while b/c I hand embroidered it all which you can't see.

I made the red poppy one in only about 30 minutes. woohoo! I copied off of a pillow I saw on etsy that was $50!!! and this one cost me about $10.

The floral yellow ones I ordered off of esty.com and they were only $10 a piece and very well made. They came all the way from Indonesia!

Here's to being creative!

 
 

so thankful for my life

You know, sometimes life is going so fast that I don't take the time to really appreciate what I have. I don't mean the material things. I mean my LIFE, my SITUATION, my NORMAL life, my HEALTHY life, my FAMILY, my SAFETY, my KIDS, their LAUGHTER, my HUSBAND and the list goes on. I experienced a life changing event this weekend that I do not wish to elaborate on, however it has really opened my eyes and I will say that I am viewing EVERYTHING differently. I am so blessed in so many ways. Its amazing that I named my blog several years ago however "More Than Blessed" has never described the way that I feel about my life more so than now.

Always remember that someone somewhere is hurting and needs a friend. That someone somewhere needs an extra hand; that someone somewhere is lonely and just needs a few minutes of your time; that someone somewhere is asking for help; that someone somewhere needs to know that its gonna be okay. We may not be able to fix all the problems of the world but a kind word, a kind deed, a helping hand is a good place to start.

Thanks for listening to my sermon. It's been very therapuetic for me.

catch up

Terry, this post is for you . . . .

We've been super busy and soooooo enjoying the first few days of summer vacation. Most days we've had ball practices and games. Lovin' that! The boys have been fishing a few times. Yesterday, Luke's team played and lost 28-22 but an AWESOME game! Noah had his third rodeo and that was fun to watch too. He tied his goat but didn't place and missed the calf in break-away roping. But the smile on his face said that it was worth it. He LOVES the rodeo competition!

Jimmy is busy cutting, fluffing and baling. It is never ending. It has rained this morning which means he gets to spend the day with us. YEAH!!!!!!!!!

Busy week coming up with games every night except Wed. I am working three days which means our new sitter, Diana is coming over. The boys LOVE her! Yeah on that one too!

TA, I promise to keep you better informed!

Asa the pitcher

Asa FINALLY pitched in his game to night. He was so nervous and so proud of himself. He struck out three or four batters, walked a few, and made several outs from the pitcher's mound.

 

 

 

Andrew hit his FIRST EVER OUT OF THE PARK HOME RUN
tuesday night and . . . . . I missed it! I was in Woodville at Luke's practice game.
I am so sad that I wasn't there to see it but Andrew's joy made up for it.

X

ok, I had to do google for x words. very interesting!

x-ray - the obvious x word.

Xanax - sometimes I think I need one. Sometmes I KNOW that others do!

Xerox - the word used for copying. I remember in high school, making "xerox" copies for my teachers.

XXXVIII - my age

Xanadu - reminds me of Olivia Newton-John

baseball pics of luke -- yet to be edited

W

WEST -- that part of the US that I never been to and would love to. hopefully one day.

WATERMELON -- love it!

WOMAN -- proud to be one.

WISDOM -- something that my daddy has.

WEATHER -- having some bad weather right now.

the letters of me continues

after almost 1 1/2 years, I am going to finish the "letters of me" game that missy and I are playing. so, missy, don't forget to email your answers to me.

V

Victory - as in winning a ballgame. feels really good when the boys win a game.

Vision - I am thankful for my sight.

Vietnam - a senseless war that is very interesting to me.

Vinegar - love it with olive oil on my salad.

Virgin - we won't go there unless you are talking about the olive oil on my salad.



now you try coming up with five "V" words. you may have to break out the dictionary.

Easter Sunday

 

(Someone needs a cut and color)

We had a GREAT Easter with my parents. The boys hunted eggs and we played horseshoes. Who knew that my dad a horseshoe champion? It was fun!

Baseball has begun

All three of my baseball players have started their seasons. And all three teams have WON their first game. Yippee! We are enjoying watching them (although it was FREEZING tonight).

and I am so darn excited because no one has practice tomorrow. we actually get to come home and just chill! yeah!!!!!!!!!

7 things

I've been tagged by Anne-Marie and Joelle. So here goes.

I've been tagged! Here's what it entails:
1. Link to the person who tagged you. (I don't know how to do that)
2. Share 7 things that people may not know about you.
3. Tag 7 people to share 7 things and link to them.
4. Let them know they have been tagged.



1)I am extremely un-atheletic and quite spastic when it comes to sports however LOVE watching my boys at any sport.

2)I can eat my weight in chocolate on any given day.

3)I wish I had the funds to adopt a baby girl from China.

4)I LOVE shoes!!!!!!!!!! a girl can never have enough!

5)I wear "grandma drawers." (is that too much info?)

6)I wish I could play the piano so that I could sing AND play at weddings, etc.

7)I have always wanted to go on a cruise, however after watching "Titanic" and seeing what REALLY happens when a ship goes down, I can't see me ever going.

I tag:

1)Traci
2)Missy
3)Terry
4)Sharon
5)Aunt Maxine
6)Leslie
7)Benita

and just because, I am adding
8)Robyn

Busy. Field day was a success at our school despite the monsoon that came friday night. the weather was pretty on saturday despite the wet ground. all three of the boys won in some event. then played on the inflatablews, rock wall, etc. we left the school and met up with jimmy and noah at his first ever rodeo. he did well. his horse knew what to do and although he didn't rope the calf he did hit her on the head, the rope just didn't fall. He'll do better the next time, I know. He later told me, "that was the most fun i have ever had." So proud of him and for him.

woke up with a cold yesterday. yuck!

went to my nephew's bday party yesteray.

cleaned out my van this morning. waiting for someone to come drive it. wish me luck. got my eye on a beautiful white suburban in mint condition. it wants me, I just know it!

For Sale

(posting this here because of the large volume of traffic my blog receives)insert wink here.

 

2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
157,000 miles
Great condition
$5000
Call Amy 601-810-4945

Noah turns 14

Isn't he handsome? The little baby that we brought home from the hospital 14 years ago today; the one that I held more than 24 hours a day, just because I wanted to; the one that begged for anyone and everyone to "come play in my room"; the one who learned to talked to and with adults at a very young age; yeah, that one is turning 14 today. Again I ask, where does the time go? Just look at him. He is growing into a fine young man. I took tons of pics of him today and he totally obliged and didn't complain one bit. That melts my heart--to know that he knows me that well; to know what is important to me. Happy Birthday, Noah. Mama loves you! 
 
 

Mini Albums for Sale/Listed on 2ps MB

Definition Mini Album




Mini Album Quote Book




All Through the Seasons Mini Album

The Party

 
 
 

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?

 

my baby was just born yesterday so how is it that today he turns SEVEN??????? Seven . . . that is such a BIG number? Like, why couldn't this be his SECOND birthday? or I could probably even swallow FOURTH? but SEVEN? Like, where did the last SEVEN years go? But there's nothing I can do to turn back time--although if I could have one super power, that just might be the one--so we are just going to enjoy this day celebrating his SEVEN years! and we'll be doing it with cupcakes and pizza tonight at our house.

Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!

Absolute yumminess! One of the perks of living so close to Louisiana -- fresh La. strawberries. We bought two flats and have almost eaten one. Freezing the other for some yummy desserts later.

After two weeks of sickness, we are finally better! Fever and yuckiness that kicked us in the butt.

We are in full swing of baseball practices.

School gets out at noon tomorrow. That is the start of our Spring Break. Luke's 7th birthday is Friday. We'll celebrate with pizza and cupcakes and lots of little boys at our house Friday night.

Saturday morning is work day at the ball field. Which means outside work for the men/boys and bathroom cleaning for the moms. Or should I say this mom? Because I am the only mom who showed up last year. Nikki says she's joining me this year. Yeah! Don't forget the gloves and mask, girl. Utter nastiness! Jimmy is cooking jambalaya to serve to the workers. Then we will all be off to the rodeo in Liberty for Cowboy Noah's first official rodeo. It'll be an all day event with him competing in break-away roping, poles and barrels. Yeehaw!

So as you can see, we are busy being a family and trying to enjoy the madness.

I am hoping for some down time next week while we are on Spring Break.

Sick

It seems that the ABadies have fought off the germs for a long time and we have finally succumb to illness. Andrew got sick Friday night while at a slumber party; Luke got sick Monday night; Asa yesterday and me today. We acutally all have somewhat different symptoms but all feel crummy the same. Our living room has become the sick ward! Hoping tomorrow that atleast some little people can go back to school. and that Jimmy and Noah don't catch any germs.

just being boys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFX9CKdjE50

THIS AND THAT

I forgot to write about Noah's sciene fair project. The awards ceremony was Monday night and we didn't go. Ok, let me expalin. Noah said it was not mandatory and he didn't want to go and I had a headache and Jimmy was still working and we just knew he wouldn't win, etc. Sooooooooo I got a text message from a friend that he won 2nd place in his category and his project will go on to the district fair. What? ok, lame parents we are. The she texted me that we MUST pick up our project right then. So off to the school we flew and when we got there, there was not a soul in sight. what! anyway, lesson learned. Always go to your child's events even if all the cards are telling you not to.

Last night, while backing out of the carport, with all of the kids in the van, including an extra who was spending the night with Andrew, I felt a bump. . . that bump was Pepper, Andrew's cat who he has had since he was three. She was flopping around everywhere so I hurriedly backed out and left Jimmy there to take care of her. Why didn't she get out of the way like she always had before? She died a few minutes later. So sad. I can't say that I am THAT sad. But sad for Andrew. He has a tender heart which I am proud he does. But this cat for me, was a thorn in my side. She came into my house all the time and I would have to catch her because she got sooooo good at running away. And when I would catch her, she would usually stick her paws out into my skin. She was even REAL good at pawing things out of your hand, thus making you bleed. Really! she was an evil soul. A few weeks ago, as I was driving to Cville she jumped on the back of my seat scaring the begeezus out of me. The entire drive, she would jump on my lap and dig her claws into me. I was so tempted to pull over and drop her off. But I do have a heart, sometimes. Then when Noah and I got out at the store, she jumped out and wouldn't come to us. So I decided I would leave her there. But Noah talked me out of it. He said that would be cruel. Ok, he was right. Then he got out and got her. And said, "now if we wanted to throw her out while going 65 down the highway, I wouldn't have a problem with that." what! anyway, we saved her life that night.

So sad for Andrew. Luke in his sweet little 6 year old self suggested that we get Andrew a kitty. Sweet kid, but I think I'll pass.

this one's good too

Our purpose should really not be in trying to avoid life's challenging moments, but rather in learning to become more Christ-like as we weather those hard times, for they will come.
(copied off of MckMama's blog)

I'll be memorizing this one.

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass,
It's learning how to dance in the rain.

Boy, do I need to write these words on the inside of my eyelids!!!!!!! This quote came off of a blog of a woman who just lost her husband to cancer. Young family with two small children. If this woman, in all her sorrow, fear and pain, can post these words, then I can try to live them. It's as if she is speaking to me.

Look who can read

 Well, he's been reading for awhile now but this is a chapter book and he was quick to point out it is a 2nd grade book! My first grade "baby" is reading for real. So cool to see his excitement. He has not put the book down all day. This pic is of him in his bed at 9:15. He just kept saying, "just a few more pages." Boy, I am soooooo happy because for a while it was looking like he wasn't going to have a love of reading like the other three.

Now, wasn't it just yesterday we brought him home from the hospital? Time is flying by and I just want to stop it. But since I can't, I'll try to enjoy all the milestones.

Aunt Maxine, these are for you--ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

Here she is, as precious as it gets. I got the Bumbo from a friend who was happy to pass it on to Trish for Emma. It worked so well for me while she was here. We sat her in it on top of the table while we ate and she was sooo content. Now why couldn't I have thought of this neat little contraption?

After arriving home from Mandeville, Noah and I worked on this subject . . . . Apples to Spr-apples . . . . his science fair project that is due tomorrow. And depsite what others say, Sprite did NOT work as a non-browning agent on the apples. 














UPDATED: She slept from 10:45pm til 6am, took a bottle and went back to sleep at 7am and is still sleeping now at 9:15. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!
and this little girl does not know that it is 10:45 and past MY, oops, I mean HER bedtime!
 

A Good Time Was Had By All

 

 

 

 

Just us having a great time at the Mardi Gras parade last night.

Mardi Gras Madness

 

The boys and I went to visit the Napiers in Mandville for a parade last night. It was FABULOUS! Not too much of a crowd, lots of great throws, beautiful floats and jammin' bands. As you can see, Robyn and I were totally in fashion for the night! Robyn is such an awesome friend. Do you ever have one of those friends that you feel is a better friend to you than you are to her. This is that girl. She is always there for me to listen, laugh and love. And what a beautiful girl she is. She and hunky husband are tearing up the dance floor as I type at a Mardi Gras ball. And I know she looked super hot in her platinum dress. Thanks Robyn for a GREAT evening last night.

Valentine goodness

These cupcakes are for Andrew's class 










The coke Valentines are for Andrew to pass out as his Valentine treats for his class. I saw this idea on another blog where someone did the same thing but with powerade/gatorade bottles. such a neat idea for a 'bigger' boy to pass out. 

I'm having a sleepover

and there is only one invited guest. She brings her own food and even her own bed. And her mom tells me she sleeps all night which makes me SUPER happy! so they'll be no staying up all night for these two girls. or atleast I hope so.

 

sick

noah is on his third day of being sick and he hates it. he is never sick so when it gets sick he gets very frustrated that he must sit still and just be for a while. the fever has subsided but he feels like crap. so i have been home with him for three days. feeling a bit stir crazy b/c i was home all day saturday too. hoping all will be back to normal tomorrow and i will go to work.

busy week with baseball and PTC meetings and supper club.

Headed to Mandeville this weekend for a Mardi Gras parade. Fun times!

Newspaper article on murder suspect caught

http://www.enterprise-journal.com/articles/2009/02/08/news/01.txt

Our weekend

Not much going on here

Karate started back for Asa and Luke last Monday.
Computer issues for Amy are finally resolved.
Baseball meeting for Jimmy and Amy on Thursday - its that time again - woohoo!
House arrest (starting at 4pm Friday evening)while a murder suspect was on the loose.
House arrest was lifted when the suspect was caught RIGHT BEHIND OUR HOUSE!
Watched as 35 or so state troopers parked in our pasture to eat lunch.
No, I didn't have to cook for them.
Went bike riding today. Jimmy went horse-back riding alone which he deserves.

And that was our boring, uneventful weekend. :-)